PLAY THE CLASSICAL DUTCH (Simon Williams)
128 pages
(210 mm by 145 mm).
£12.99/$18.95/€20,35
In this book, one of the most enthusiastic adherents of the
Classical Dutch explains the workings of his favourite opening, and provides
Black with a complete repertoire against 1 d4. Few opponents will be ready to
take on the Classical Dutch, since it has received little attention in chess
literature in recent decades. Simon Williams shows how Black can obtain
counter-chances against each of White's main options. He also provides
recommendations against all of White's alternative approaches against the
Dutch, including a variety of sharp possibilities after 1 d4 f5.
Simon Williams is a young international grandmaster
from England who has gained a reputation for playing daring attacking chess. He
has represented England in World and European Championships in various age
groups, and has been a "regular" in the British Championship since his early
teens. See also Improve Your Attacking
Chess, and How to Crush Your Chess
Opponents.
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sample from the book.
"The author makes a spirited plea for the Dutch. Its key
ideas and theory are relatively clear and self-contained, providing a rare
opportunity these days to absorb sufficient information to play and experiment
confidently without considerable research." Craig Pritchett, THE
HERALD
"This is a decent book to begin learning the Dutch in some
detail. You will find a lot of useful comment and ideas to use in your own
games. Williams sets out to write a book for players of all standards, it is
certainly an instructive example for players to learn good ideas from."
Michael Blake, IECG
"Williams is not afraid to present his own analysis and to
offer unorthodox assessments of some of the positions reached. ... Verdict: If
you are interested in taking up an aggressive and still relatively uncharted
response to 1.d4, this book would be a good place to start. If you already play
the Classical Dutch, this book is a must." Phil Adams
"Reading this book one can see that there is sufficient
variety inside the Dutch to have it one's primary weapon versus 1.d4 throughout
their career. Recommended" John Donaldson |
